Diversity News, Tips, Tricks & Ideas

Ah, it’s a new day, full of Nintendo news. We got our first Nintendo Direct of the year today with a Partner Showcase, spotlighting games arriving in the first half of 2024 for the Switch.

Nintendo chose the end of its Feb. 21 Partner Showcase to reveal an unexpected sequel to a half-forgotten series of Wii scuba-diving games. It might have seemed an odd choice, but Endless Ocean Luminous brings back a gameplay style — and, more importantly, a pure vibe — that we haven’t seen in nearly 15 years.

Xbox has been a powerhouse in the gaming world, captivating the hearts of millions with its best in class technology and immersive gaming experiences. The platform has consistently delivered top-notch games that redefine the boundaries of entertainment. In this compilation, we dive into the best Xbox games, curating a list of the 10 ultimate gaming gems that promise to elevate your gaming adventures.

More than 500 games on Steam made over $3 million in gross revenue in 2023.

It's been a perfect storm.

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Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios has temporarily capped concurrent players to 450,000 to help with server stability as it works to "get the ceiling raised" and fix other issues related to its immensely successful launch.

The weekend begins with a brand new puzzle to solve and the groupings in today's categories might just cause a few players to lose their long-standing win streaks. Some days just seem harder than others with this type of game as you never know what someone's knowledge base may be.

How does some bonus XP sound, divers? Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios announced via Twitter that a bonus XP weekend will be in effect for the frantic third-person shooter effective immediately. The bonus XP will last through the end of February 18 and will grant all players XP and Requisition at a 50% multiplier on top of your base mission score.

The Nintendo Switchis one of the best-selling gaming consoles of all time, with a diverse line-up of games attracting every kind of gamer to the console.

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The behemoth that is the games industry has profound responsibilities towards its players, and these are ever-evolving. Unfortunately, right now, actions towards accessibility – making games suitable for their disabled audiences – fall short of where they should be. Thankfully, accessibility is gaining more attention and traction across the industry though.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 6: The quality of rest is paramount! Sleep is of the essence and redefining its meaning, Foam Home India has recently announced an exclusive partnership with Technogel, a German-based company known for its novel Gel technology. For over three decades, Technogel has delivered a transformative restful experience. As the original Gel maker, it has been at the forefront of not just shaping mattresses and pillows but in diverse industries such as automotive, sporting goods, office gear and seating, footwear, medical, art, and beyond.

The Sims 4’s Delivery Express (SDX) feature that Maxis regularly releases to introduce new, free content to the game. It typically consists of a few Create-A-Sim (CAS) or build items between their major pack launches. The highlight of the latest The Sims 4 SDX, introduced on February 13, 2024, features a wide array of additions to CAS in the form of new Vitiligo skin details as part of a collaboration with supermodel Winnie Harlow.

With the 50th anniversary of D&D just around the corner, the TTRPG giant has revealed our best look yet at its next campaign – and it feels like Avengers Endgame for Dungeons & Dragons.

Apple leads India tablet PC market with 25 pc share in 2023 as well as in the December quarter with a 25 per cent share notwithstanding a decline in its shipments, according to a report.

Until Then is a gorgeous-looking pixel adventure game set in a world recovering from catastrophe, bringing an emotional adventure to PS5 sometime in 2024. It follows a cast of «achingly familiar characters» using modern technology and social media, where chatting with friends, classmates, and total strangers can have unforeseen effects on the narrative at its core.

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Yesterday was the first peek we got of what Sony has planned for Playstation Fans in 2024, and I for one am mostly excited about what I saw yesterday!

This article is part of our Get into Games special , offering students insight on life in the games industry and advice on how to get into the business

This article is part of our Get into Games special, offering students insight on life in the games industry and advice on how to get into the business

A former Activision Blizzard executive has filed a discrimination claim with the company, alleging it of discriminating against «old white guys».

In the past decade, video games have gotten visibly more diverse than titles with just straight white men as the player character or on the box art. But more diverse-looking games doesn't always mean that narratives have necessarily gotten richer or less problematic, especially when many major studios still consist of predominantly white teams.

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UK games trade body Ukie's diversity initiative, #RaisetheGame, has partnered with recruitment agency Amiqus to launch Empower Up, a «comprehensive platform to equip game companies of all sizes with the knowledge, frameworks, guidance, and resources they need to establish, improve, or grow their equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) policies».

Fashion Dreamer fans are unsatisfied with the game’s lack of diversity in skin tones, body shapes, and gender variety. After all, there are just 7 skin tones for people of color, while those aiming to create a Caucasian-looking Muse have twice as many options.

Blizzard Entertainment is thrilled to introduce Pamela Burga to our community. Pamela is our global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer. In this role, Pamela has been working hard to level up and inspire company-wide inclusion efforts for our current and future players and our dedicated employees.

As is usually the case with Bethesda RPGs, Starfield is a dream for modders. There are bugs to fix, a clunky UI to replace, and plenty of wide open spaces to fill with nonsense. Our list of the best Starfield mods is growing, and there's plenty still left to do.

Meta Platforms Inc. and three entertainment industry groups are the latest to face a lawsuit alleging that a workplace diversity program intentionally discriminates against White men and women.

The summer of 2023 looks starkly different than the summer of 2020. Three years ago, protestors across the United States turned out by the thousands to protest the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor by police. Their activism was a reaction to the inequities inflicted on Black people in the United States—largely by the police, but also in almost every other aspect of civil society.